Oh what is this that I can't see With ice cold hands takin' hold of me I am death, and none can tell I'll open the door to heaven and hell
O, Death O, Death Please, spare me over til another year
Death, Oh death consider my age Please do not take me at this stage My wealth is all at your command If you will move your icy hand
O, Death O, Death Please, spare me over til another year
No wealth, no ruin, no silver no gold Nothing satisfies me but your soul Mother come now to my bed Place a cold towel on my head My head is warm my feet are cold Death put shackles on my soul
O, Death O, Death Please, spare me over til another year
Death, Oh death, please let me see If Christ has turned his back on me That’s children prayed, this preacher preached Time and hope is out of reach
O, Death O, Death Please, spare me over til another year
O, Death O, Death Please, spare me over til another year